fomentar
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something, typically something positive like a habit, activity, or economy.
Examples
3 of 5Mis padres siempre intentaron fomentar mi creatividad.
My parents always tried to encourage my creativity.
Es deber del estado fomentar la igualdad de oportunidades.
It is the state's duty to promote equal opportunities.
Hay que fomentar que los niños jueguen al aire libre.
We should encourage children to play outdoors.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'fomenting' interest. It's like 'feeding' a fire to make it grow.
Quick Quiz
Debemos ________ el uso de energías renovables.
Correct!
The correct answer is: fomentar
Examples
Mis padres siempre intentaron fomentar mi creatividad.
everydayMy parents always tried to encourage my creativity.
Es deber del estado fomentar la igualdad de oportunidades.
formalIt is the state's duty to promote equal opportunities.
Hay que fomentar que los niños jueguen al aire libre.
informalWe should encourage children to play outdoors.
Las políticas públicas deben fomentar la investigación científica.
academicPublic policies should encourage scientific research.
La empresa quiere fomentar el trabajo en equipo.
businessThe company wants to promote teamwork.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
fomentar la paz
to promote peace
para fomentar
in order to promote
fomentar la participación
to encourage participation
Often Confused With
They are very similar; 'promover' is often used for products or ranks, while 'fomentar' is more about abstract values or activities.
Usage Notes
A key verb for writing solutions to problems in IELTS Task 2.
Common Mistakes
Confusing it with 'fermentar' (to ferment).
Memory Tip
Think of 'fomenting' interest. It's like 'feeding' a fire to make it grow.
Word Origin
From Latin 'fomentare', from 'fomentum' (a warm application).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Debemos ________ el uso de energías renovables.
Correct!
The correct answer is: fomentar
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